Amphibians (两栖动物) act as an important indicator species for healthy environments and are a vital part of the food chain, making up the diet of many other species. However, amphibian species are disappearing at an alarming rate across the globe due to habitat loss, pollution, and disease. Become a citizen scientist with FrogWatch USA, and help save our frogs!
Training instruction:
FrogWatch training covers the importance of amphibians in the environment. The instruction focuses on how to:
1. monitor our local frog population to protect the species;
2. determine factors in choosing a site to monitor frogs;
3. recognize frog species by their calls;
4. report findings to FrogWatch USA.
After passing a test on identifying frog calls at the end of the training, certified volunteers then commit themselves to monitoring a local amphibian habitat (such as a pond or lake) approximately once a week for about 15 minutes, and submitting data to FrogWatch USA. Data will be added to the national FrogWatch USA database. In 2020, Rhode Island FrogWatch citizen scientists followed 80 sites almost 900 times! In those almost 900 observations, FrogWatchers heard more than 1,220 frog choruses.
Please note: FrogWatch training will cover a large amount of information and agreements. While watching frogs is a great after-dark family activity for all ages, the training is designed for interested older children and adults.
Date: Saturday, June 4, 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Price: $10 per household (including up to 2 adults and 2 children over the age of 8)
Questions: Contact programs@rwpzoo.org or call (401)785-3510 ext. 358.
1. How can you tell frog species apart according to the text?| A．By their colors. | B．By their shapes. |
| C．By their voices. | D．By their sizes. |
| A．Collect data about frogs. | B．Set up a database for frogs. |
| C．Take a test on frog knowledge. | D．Guard frog habitats once a week. |
| A．Frogs need to be watched by a family. |
| B．It is dangerous to watch frogs at night. |
| C．People have to take notes of frog information. |
| D．Preschool children aren’t suitable for the training. |
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【推荐1】The Chinese paddlefish (白鲟) living in the Yangtze River was declared extinct (灭绝的), according to a paper from Chinese experts at the Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute. Wei Qiwei, an author of the paper, says that the fish has not been seen in the wild since 2003, nor do artificially bred (人工繁殖) individuals exist.
The Chinese paddlefish is one of the world’s largest freshwater fishes, which can grow up to 7 metres long. People call it “the Giant Panda of Rivers” because it is rare and native to China under first-level national protection, and its ancestors date back to more than 100 million years ago.
From the middle of last century, the population of the Chinese paddlefish declined rapidly due to overfishing, habitat degradation (毁坏) and pollution. The construction of Gezhou Dam in 198l on the Yangtze River also created a barrier to the migrating (迁徙) fish, contributing to the sharp decline of it.
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China announced a 10-year fishing ban along key areas of the Yangtze River to protect biodiversity in the country’s longest waterway. It started to come into effect this year.
1. What does the author intend to do in the first paragraph?| A．To draw our attention to a ban. | B．To introduce some Chinese experts. |
| C．To share his experiences in China. | D．To inform us of the Chinese paddlefish. |
| A．neither wild nor artificial Chinese paddlefish have been seen |
| B．it is one of the world’s largest freshwater fishes |
| C．it is rare and native only to China |
| D．its ancestors lived as long as the giant panda |
| A．Overfishing. | B．The Chinese paddlefish. |
| C．Water pollution | D．The construction of Gezhou Dam. |
| A．A newspaper article. | B．A public advertisement. |
| C．A Chinese student’s paper. | D．An expert’s book. |
【推荐2】When you’re on a fishing boat, you may see flocks of birds following your tracks, hoping to catch a snack. Now scientists say they can use those birds’ behavior to track illegal fishing boats.
Here’s how it worked: Researchers attached data recorders to the backs of 169 albatrosses (信天翁) in the Southern and Indian oceans. The devices weighed only an ounce and a half, but they included a GPS and were able to detect the presence and intensity of radar signals coming from boats. That information was then transmitted by satellite, so the researchers could track the locations of the birds — and thus the radar-emitting boats — in real time.
The scientists then cross-checked the data against the known locations of boats, gathered from a system that boats use to declare themselves, called the Automatic Identification System (AIS). And differences appeared frequently.
More than a third of the times the birds’ recorders detected radar signals, and therefore a boat, no such boat appeared in the official log — meaning that the vehicles had likely switched off their Automatic Identification Systems — something the researchers say probably happens in illegal fishing operations.
The work suggests birds could be an effective boat-monitoring tool, as long as illegal fishing operations don’t target the birds. Fortunately, such a task would be difficult.
“Around fishing boats, you can get hundreds of birds at any one time that are all flying around. So it’s not really possible to target a specific bird. And the birds with recorders on are not marked in any way. So it’s difficult for fishermen to pick out a specific bird,” said study author Samantha Patrick, a marine biologist at the University of Liverpool.
Patrick’s bigger concern is that albatrosses are often trapped by fishing lines. And though regulations have been established to prevent that happening, illegal boats don’t necessarily obey.
1. What behavior of albatrosses can be used to track illegal fishing boats?| A．Seeking snacks on a boat. | B．Following a boat to catch food. |
| C．Monitoring the locations of the boats. | D．Keeping an eye open for illegal activities. |
| A．To carry a GPS. | B．To record the birds’ behavior. |
| C．To detect radar signals from boats. | D．To help satellite transmit information. |
| A．They needn’t declare themselves. |
| B．They were probably fishing illegally. |
| C．They didn’t want to send radar signals. |
| D．They wanted to avoid being followed by albatrosses. |
| A．Birds — Humans’ Friends |
| B．Data Recorders — A Helper to Albatrosses |
| C．AIS — A System to Locate Illegal Fishing Boats |
| D．Albatrosses — A Tool to Monitor Illegal Fishing Boats |
【推荐3】There are plenty of beaches in the world that are attractive for exactly the same reasons. Can you imagine having a swim with pigs, flamingos or even penguins?
Pig Beach: Bahama!
Nobody knows exactly how the pigs got to this remote island, but we can easily understand why they decided to stay: good temperature, clear water...
The Pig island is located in Exuma. There are about 20 wild pigs and piglets that love the beach and to swim. They also like to be caressed, fed, and entertained by the curious tourists!
Akumal Beach: Mexico
The coast of Mexico is the chosen spot by many sea turtles as the perfect place to lay their eggs. Turtles are able to travel thousands of miles to make their nest year after year literally in the same place. At this beach you can swim with these prehistoric creatures, but there's a simple rule: you must keep a minimum distance of 3 meters. Don't forget that you're in their home and they shouldn't get stressed.
Boulders Beach: South Africa
Penguin are funny animals..
At the Boulders Beach, 42 km away from Cape Town in South Africa, there is a colony of African penguins that live in freedom and truly enjoy the water and rocks of this place. If you visit this beach, you'll most likely be able to watch these animal closely.
Monkey Beach: Koh Phi Phi,Thaland
This is an attractive beach by itself, and it sums up points due to is unusual animals monkeys. On this beach, lives a colony of monkeys that will entertain you with their games and yes, watch out for the food and the bright objects, they have very long arms and are very fast!
1. What will people see when they go to Pig Beach?| A．They will see monkeys that will entertain you with their games. |
| B．They will see wild pigs and piglets that love the beach and to swim. |
| C．They will see many sea turtles who are looking for places to lay eggs. |
| D．They will see African penguins that live in freedom and enjoy the water. |
| A．Pig Beach:Bahamas. |
| B．Akumal Beach: Mexico. |
| C．Boulders Beach: South Africa. |
| D．Monkey Beach: Koh PhiPhi, Thailand. |
| A．When you swim at Pig Beach, you must keep a minimum distance of 3 meters with pigs. |
| B．When you go to Boulders Beach, you will find many penguins that come from Antarctica. |
| C．When you swim at Akumal Beach, you must keep a minimum distance of 3 meters with turtles. |
| D．When you go to Monkey Beach, you will find monkeys that have short arms and move fast. |
【推荐1】Teenagers love to socialize, and the following websites give them a chance to do that while playing games, exploring virtual(虚拟的)worlds and taking quizzes.
Instagram allows teenagers to upload photos of their daily lives and share them with friends. People say that a picture is worth a thousand words, and that must be true because Instagram has around 300 million users who are active each month. The platform is all about photos with short captions(说明文字).53 percent of its users are aged 18-29, but a big percentage of those may be even younger and simply (list their age as 18 in order to use the platform)
Habbo Hotel
Habbo Hotel is a place for teens to chat/Each teen receives personal room to decorate with virtual objects. They can also dress their avatars(网络头像) in virtual clothes or create games to play with friends. The room might have music, be set up like classroom, or have other features so different avatars can visit one another. Each room has an adult moderator(管理员) to make sure it stays safe.
Fanlala
Fanlala is a social network that gives teens who love celebrities, music and TV shows a place to interact. Through it, users can get the latest news and gossip on their favorite shows, as well as take quizzes to test their knowledge.
Teen Chat
Teen Chat is place for teens to interact with one another through forums(论坛)according to their interests. For example, there are chat rooms for those who love anime(日本动漫) and for those who have just started college. There are also chat rooms for things like music, games, and sports.
1. What makes Instagram different from other site listed in the text?| A．It's a great place for people to share photos. |
| B．The majority of its users are in their early 20s. |
| C．It has the largest number of users. |
| D．Only those above 18 normally use it. |
| A．Instagram. | B．Habbo Hotel. |
| C．Fanlala. | D．Teen Chat. |
| A．Game skills. | B．Sports knowledge. |
| C．Anime videos. | D．Entertainment news. |
【推荐2】Frank, Aged 21
The most important thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself. Besides, I don’t know what your middle school was like, but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you already have in one night. It’s best to just learn to deal with things and manage your time wisely so you can achieve everything you need to.
Eddie, Aged 20
When I started high school I was really nervous too, especially since I had been home-schooled all through middle school and didn’t really know anyone. I suppose the best advice would be to just relax. The first couple of days can be a little bit hard but things will become easier before you know it.
David, Aged 19
I am not going to lie. The first day is kind of frightening. But you’ll get used to it. Don’t be afraid of anyone; upperclassmen will pick on you more if you let them know you’re afraid. Just take it easy. Making some friends and staying with them will greatly help you get used to high school quickly. After the first week it’s really not bad at all. Don’t worry.
1. What can we infer from what Frank said?| A．Teachers are quite strict. |
| B．Students often stay up at night. |
| C．Teachers provide little care for students. |
| D．Students should make good use of their time. |
| A．Excited. | B．Bored. | C．Anxious. | D．Relaxed. |
| A．Frank. | B．David. | C．Sharon. | D．upperclassmen. |
【推荐3】Camp Kinneret
Located in the rolling hills of Agoura, California, Camp Kinneret provides children aged 4-14 with a classic, outdoor day camp experience. Working at camp is an opportunity to be part of an intentional, growth-oriented community as a role model and leader of your campers. Most staff will ride the bus to camp each day with their campers from various Conejo and San Fernando Valley cities. Summer camp jobs include:
• Day Camp Staff assigned to a specific group for the duration of the summer participating in all activities throughout the day.
• Swim Instructors working in a team of 4-6 to ensure the safety of campers of all ages and abilities at the pool.
• Activity Instructors leading campers at activity areas that include horse riding, animal care, nature ecology, wilderness play, farming & gardening, performing arts and more!
• Resident Camp Staff spending each week guiding kids through a variety of on-site and off-site adventure-based activities including backpacking, mountain biking, climbing and more!
Camp Kinneret allows you to gain a summer’s worth of leadership development that you won’t find elsewhere! Salaries are based on position and previous experience. The range for a first-year staff member is $5, 100-$7, 000 for a 10-week summer. Applicants must be college-aged or older, have summer housing available in the Greater Los Angeles Area and be able to make a commitment from Jun. 6th to Aug. 6th, 2022 (Mon. -Fri. , 8:30 am-4:30 pm).
If you are passionate about personal growth and development (for yourself and for others), fill out the online application and select a group interview to attend virtually or in person.
1. Who will be responsible for weekly adventure-based activities?| A．Day Camp Staff. | B．Swim Instructors. | C．Activity Instructors. | D．Resident Camp Staff. |
| A．They must be college students. |
| B．They must have enough camp experience. |
| C．They must work for two months at camp. |
| D．They must have jobs in the Los Angeles area. |
| A．A tourist guide. |
| B．A campaign poster. |
| C．A notice of job openings. |
| D．A survey on camp marketing. |
